French right-wing media figure attacked by mob of antifa militants

Published August 7, 2026 2:06pm ET | Updated August 7, 2026 2:06pm ET



A prominent right-wing media figure was attacked by antifa militants in the Brittany region of France this week, the latest incident in a trend of leftist violence in the country.

Erik Tegner, a journalist and founder of the conservative publication Frontières, was confronted after leaving a bar with friends on Wednesday night. Several videos of the encounter have emerged on social media, including some posted by “antifascist” accounts, showing people surrounding and physically grabbing Tegner.

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